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Cranberry Pear Salad
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Servings:
4 (278 g) as an appetizerPrep Time:
15 minutesCook Time:
0 minutes
Ingredients
This light, simple salad is the perfect accompaniment to any meal or perfect as a simple, standalone meal. Serve with a side of crusty whole-grain bread. Don't be afraid to swap in a different nut. If you can't find hazelnuts, walnuts or pistachios would be equally tasty.
Dressing Ingredients
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
3 T. balsamic vinegar
1 t. whole grain mustard
1 t. honey
1/8 t. salt
1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper
Salad Ingredients
1/2 c. red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 c. dried cranberries, juice-sweetened
8 c. baby spinach
2 pears, cored and sliced
2/3 c. hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
Directions
1. Whisk dressing ingredients together thoroughly.
2. Toss the spinach, onions and pears with dressing. Sprinkle with cranberries and hazelnuts.
Nutrition
| Nutritional Facts | |
| Servings | 4 (278 g) |
| Base Nutrients | |
| Calories | 394 kcal (20%) |
| Calories from Fat | 248 kcal (0%) |
| Total Fat | 28 g (42%) |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g (15%) |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg (0%) |
| Sodium | 178 mg (7%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 34 g (11%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g (31%) |
| Protein | 7 g (11%) |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | n/a |
| Vitamin C | 40 mg (44%) |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 151 mg (12%) |
| Iron | 5 mg (28%) |
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